Setting up a gmail account

A gmail or google mail email account is almost essential when using an android based tablet.

Introduction

1. in your browser go to www.gmail.com
2. click on Create an account
3. complete the details
   1. After typing in your preferred username move to the next field to check its availability
   2. write down your password
   3. have a mobile number handy
   4. you don’t have to have an alternate email address or mobile
   5. enlarge the screen if you can’t see the verification
   6. make sure to tick to agree the T’s & C’s
4. There’s no need to add a photo
5. press next and then continue – your email is set up